Sugar is doing more harm than just making you gain weight. New research shows it's directly attacking the cells in your gut that keep you healthy. These cells help repair your gut lining, but sugar damages them, leading to inflammation and long-term health problems. This isn't just about sugar feeding bad bacteria. Even without bacteria, sugar can cause serious gut ...
The idea that machines will soon outsmart humans has taken over the tech world. But is this belief based on facts or just another modern myth? People love stories that sound too good to be true. The idea of super-smart machines is one of those stories. It's exciting and a bit scary. But is it real? Many experts say no. Some say this myth is like a conspiracy theory...
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny but mighty players in our bodies. They can tell us a lot about diseases, but catching them is tricky. They're short, there aren't many of them, and they look similar to each other. That's where electrochemical biosensing comes in. It's like a high-tech treasure hunt for these tiny RNA molecules. Scientists have been cooking up clever w...
A German science company, Merck KGaA, has teamed up with a US-based firm, Valo Health Inc. , to fight Parkinson's disease. They're using a powerful AI platform to dig through a massive amount of data. This includes over 17 million patient records and biobank samples. The goal? To find new ways to treat Parkinson's and similar conditions. This isn't Merck's first rod...
Ever wondered if smoking weed could make you drink less? A recent study suggests it might. Researchers created a fake bar to test this idea. They gave participants different types of cannabis and tracked how much alcohol they consumed. The results were interesting. People who smoked stronger cannabis drank about 27% less alcohol. Those who had a weaker strain drank ...
The Las Vegas Grand Prix is back for its third year, and this time, it's making some big changes. Tickets are cheaper, and the race starts earlier. The event has been criticized in the past for being too expensive and too focused on glamour rather than the actual racing. Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, even called it "99% show and 1% sporting event" last year....
Over the past 40 years, the way doctors think about and treat people with severe brain injuries has changed a lot. This change was not quick or easy. It took time, research, and new technology. At first, many doctors thought there was little hope for people in a coma or a vegetative state. This was called therapeutic nihilism. It meant that doctors believed there was...
Mejuri, a jewelry brand loved by celebrities, has kicked off its Black Friday sale early. Right now, you can snag up to 30% off their bestsellers if you spend $150 or more. To get in on this early deal, just sign up for free as an M+ member. If you don't, you'll have to wait until November 24th when the sale opens to everyone else. This sale is perfect for treating ...
Robotic surgery is becoming more common. But who teaches the surgeons? Enter teleproctoring. This is where experts guide surgeons from afar. A recent study took a close look at how well this works. The study checked out different robotic systems. It looked at how well surgeons learned and how well patients did. The findings? Teleproctoring seems to help. But there's...
The 2025 CMA Awards were a star-studded event, showcasing the biggest names in country music. This year, the spotlight was on artists like Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney, who led the pack with the most nominations. They weren't alone, though. Other notable nominees included Zach Top, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton, all of whom brought their A-game to...